rear of mid-division, headway 3 out, 6th entering straight, ridden in moderate 4th 2 out, went moderate 3rd before last, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
towards rear, bumped at 4th, progress 3 out, went 5th and pushed along entering straight, no impression
tracked leaders, ridden in 3rd after 3 out, dropped to moderate 6th 2 out, weakened
rear of mid-division, closer in moderate 8th entering straight, moderate 7th and pushed along 2 out, kept on without threatening
tracked leaders, ridden in 3rd entering straight, soon no impression on leaders, dropped to moderate 4th before last, no impression
led, headed 3rd and tracked new leader, regained lead 3 out, travelling well 2 out, went clear before last, reduced lead at last, pushed along run-in, stayed on well under hands and heels inside final furlong
always behind, never a factor
mid-division, weakened from 3 out, never a factor
tracked leaders, not fluent at 1st, bad mistake 2nd, slight mistakes 4th and 6th, went 2nd entering straight, ridden in 2nd 2 out, pressed winner at last, kept on same pace inside final furlong
mid-division on inner, slight mistake 4th when bumped into rival and stumbled badly on landing, dropped to moderate 9th entering straight, no impression
tracked leaders on outer, took keen hold, led from 3rd, headed when bad mistake 3 out, soon ridden and weakened
rear of mid-division on outer, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
Willie Mullins won the first four of these with short-priced favourites and MT LEINSTER is likely to be well supported. A very easy winner on his bumper debut last September, he subsequently raced at a higher level and will be ready for his hurdling debut. Champagne Paddy, another bumper winner, didn't appear to enjoy heavy ground at Wexford and more rain is forecast but Pat's Pick is interesting despite a very long absence since landing a lucrative Fairyhouse bumper in April last year. Easywork was very impressive in a Down Royal bumper three weeks ago while Eagle Moon has joined Henry De Bromhead after just failing to land a bumper in France a year ago.
Arakan Quest (IRE) 8-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders on inner, took keen hold, improved to dispute lead over 4f out, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened, 7th of 10, 36 1/2l behind Easywork (12-0) at Down Royal 2m sft in Nov.
Autumn Berry (IRE) 80-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 12th of 17, dist behind Envoi Allen (11-12) at Down Royal 2m mdn sft in Nov.
Big Debates (FR) 5-2 (12-2) Ld/disp,2nd when outjumped 2out, 1 1/2l 2nd & held when faster jump last, no ch with easy wnr flat, 2nd of 8, 6l behind Minella Indo (12-2) at Dromahane 3m mdn Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Champagne Paddy (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Raced in 6th early, 4th from 5th, 3rd from 3 out, pushed along before straight to chase winner, soon no impression, slight mistake last and no extra, one pace, 3rd of 9, 31 1/2l behind Dancing On My Own (11-4) at Wexford 2m 1f mdn hvy in Oct.
Chief Of Police (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Mid-division, headway into 5th at halfway, mistake 4 out, 3rd entering straight, ridden in 3rd 3 out, moderate 3rd next, soon no impression, 5th of 18, 27l behind Andy Dufresne (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Eagle Moon (FR) (10-5) 2nd of 6, hd behind En Premiere Ligne (10-12) at Saumur 2m 4f sft in Oct.
Easywork (FR) 8-11fav (12-0) Made most, joined at halfway, regained lead 3f out, pushed along 2f out, went clear of runner-up over 1f out, stayed on strongly final furlong, comfortably, won at Down Royal 2m sft in Nov beating Ultima Thule (11-11) by 9 1/2l, 10 ran.
Fuzzbuster (IRE) 66-1 (12-0) Towards rear, 7th after 4f, saddle slipped before halfway, detached halfway, weakened, completely tailed off, last of 8, dist behind Fortune Street (12-0) at Wexford 2m Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Midnight Lightning (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Chased leaders in 4th early, pushed along approaching halfway, lost position and no impression over 4f out, one pace, 6th of 9, dist behind Exchange Rate (11-0) at Listowel 1m 6f hvy in Sep.
Mt Leinster (IRE) 6-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders on inner, ran freely, 5th halfway, close up on inner when badly hampered entering straight, ridden in rear of mid-division under 2f out and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 10, 9 3/4l behind Colreevy (11-7) at Punchestown 2m (1) Yielding in May.
Pat's Pick (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) Held up, soon towards rear, headway approaching straight, ridden to go 5th over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong to lead near line, won at Fairyhouse 2m Soft - Heavy in Apr beating Black Tears (10-11) by 1/2l, 17 ran.
Resurrected Duke (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Rear, progress before 2 out, no impression after 2 out, 10th of 20, dist behind Latest Exhibition (11-12) at Galway 2m mdn sft in Oct.
High Viz (IRE) 33-1 (11-5) Always towards rear, no impression before 5 out, weakened and tailed off, 12th of 16, dist behind Elixir D'Ainay (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Samantha Sunshine Black Sam Bellamy M out of Pepite De Soleil.
